Healthy Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Happy new year!! A little late I suppose, but better late than never! 😁

In just 6 days, I’m headed on a vacation to Phuket and Bangkok, Thailand and Bagan and Yangon, Myanmar. My fiancé, our friends and I have had this trip planned for awhile now, so I’ve been dreaming of noodles and other Thai delights. We’re even planning a trip to Gaggan, which is one of the best restaurants in the world! I can’t stop watching this episode of Chef’s Table.

In preparation of this adventure, I’ve been avoiding sugar and alcohol, because I know the trip will be full of both!! I also have been on the hunt for easy and healthy comforting recipes.

Skinnytaste legit always comes through with the best options, and this soup is so hearty and delicious. The potatoes are bulked up with cauliflower, which lightens up the base. The soup is topped with all the things you’d expect on a loaded baked potato: chives, cheese, and bacon. Definitely give this bad boy a try!

Pierce potatoes with a fork and microwave for 5 minutes. Flip over and microwave another 5 minutes, until tender. Let cool and then peel potatoes.

While cooking the potatoes, steam cauliflower in 2 inches of water in a large covered pot for 10 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

Over medium heat, add chicken broth, milk, potatoes to the cauliflower, and bring to a boil.

Perfect!!! It turned out really good. I even got Andrew to eat the leftovers TWICE which never happens 🙂 Next time I want to add some broccoli as well! It would be like a broccoli & cheddar / loaded baked potato combo!

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I grew up in Rochester, NY and am making Salem, MA my home.
I'm a home cook, yoga novice, and lover of all things dog (especially mine, Baxter). I work as a digital strategy consultant at IBM iX. I'm based out of Cambridge, MA, but travel all over for work. One of the best perks of my jobs is scoping out the food scene in tons of cities around the world!
I think all the best foods have elements of crunch, salt and sweetness, and I always save the best bite for last.